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as in pacifistic
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceful tribe that had quietly inhabited these shores for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
UN officials struggled to find a peaceful solution to the troublesome conflict
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
a peaceful house, now that the kids are all grown and departed
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
a peaceful lake
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
the patient is peaceful and resting comfortably
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Recent Examples of peaceful
Cairns is not far from the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, offering a peaceful and natural option for travelers.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
All 173 rooms and suites have oceanfront views, and the property itself is surrounded by peaceful mangroves.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Invited to pose for a photo with lovely peaceful British Friends of Israel on Saturday police refused.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The peaceful kibbutz which has existed since the 1950s was prone to attack as the Israeli government eased their military presence around the community.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
All 173 rooms and suites have oceanfront views, and the property itself is surrounded by peaceful mangroves.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Invited to pose for a photo with lovely peaceful British Friends of Israel on Saturday police refused.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The peaceful kibbutz which has existed since the 1950s was prone to attack as the Israeli government eased their military presence around the community.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceful
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All No Kings events follow a commitment to nonviolent action, according to the organizer’s website.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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State Republicans led passage of the First Step Act, billing the legislation that created shorter sentences for nonviolent offenders as an effort to end overincarceration.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tucked along the Current River, Blue Spring is a tranquil, can’t-miss spot in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the pacific campaign.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In fact, as believing Christians, Jews, or Muslims know, the founders and leaders of these major world religions advocate understanding of others, empathy for their suffering, and the pursuit of peaceable relations with all.—
Howard Steele,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Such was the peaceable dreaming, the end-of-history thinking, in the wake of the Twelve-Day War.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Two new parents thought investing in the highly coveted SNOO bassinet seemed like a surefire way to guarantee restful nights, but their 1-month-old had other plans.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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But its night wouldn’t be restful.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Though many visitors to Scotland seek out hiking and walking trails far from the buzzing big cities, in fact, Glasgow and Edinburgh are replete with placid and picturesque green spaces.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daedone briefly looked stricken, but, even so, a placid smile remained on her face.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Peaceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceful. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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